Gopalganj Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Sadiqur Rahman Khan inaugurated a Boro paddy collection program in Gopalganj on Wednesday. -Mijanur Rahman Manik
The program of purchasing domestic boro rice directly from the farmers has been inaugurated in Gopalganj sadar upazila of Gopalganj.
Sadar upazila nirbahi officer (UNO) Md. Sadiqur Rahman Khan inaugurated the program to meet the target of procuring 617 metric tonnes rice from 21 unions and 1 municipality according to the rate of government announced at a cost of Tk 26 per kg on Wednesday morning.
Sadar upazila food controller Md. Shahidullah, officer-in-charge of the food warehouse Md. Aminul Islam Barkat, the farmers came from different unions and municipalities including rice farmers, officials/ employees were present in that time.
After the inauguration of direct purchase of rice from farmers, sadar upazila nirbahi officer Md Sadiqur Rahman Khan said the farmers 'although we have started rice procurement program in delay, in this case, no irregularities will be tolerated, you have already seen a list, according to the list, the activities should be done properly, if anyone of you face any problems related to it, then contact me directly.'
Further he advised the food warehouse officials to maintain a register for maintenance of rice procurement activities in a transparent and fair manner.
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